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Canvas Design
Create museum-quality visual art and design philosophy documents in PNG and PDF formats using Anthropic's canvas-design principles.
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CLAUDE.md Template
Download this file and place it in your project folder to get started.
# Canvas Design
Create museum-quality visual art and design philosophy documents in PNG and PDF formats using design principles that prioritize form, space, color, and composition over text.
## Core Process
### Step 1: Design Philosophy Creation
Create a `.md` file that articulates an aesthetic movement through:
- Form and space relationships
- Color theory and palette
- Compositional principles
- Minimal, visual-first text approach
The philosophy should emphasize visual expression over written explanation. Information lives in design, not paragraphs.
### Step 2: Canvas Expression
Translate the philosophy into a single-page, museum-quality visual design:
- Output format: `.pdf` or `.png`
- Appears meticulously crafted
- Expert-level professional execution
- Gallery or magazine worthy
## Design Principles
### Visual Communication
- Text is always minimal and visual-first
- Information lives in design, not paragraphs
- Each element serves a deliberate purpose
- Sparse, essential text integrated into design
### Craftsmanship Standards
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Painstaking execution
- Nothing overlaps inappropriately
- Proper margins throughout
- Flawless formatting
### Conceptual Depth
- Embed subtle, niche references within the art
- Sophisticated enough for knowledgeable recognition
- Beautiful as abstract composition for others
- Leave creative space for interpretive choices
## Critical Guidelines
**Avoid Redundancy**
- Each design aspect mentioned once in philosophy
- No repetition between philosophy and execution
**Emphasize Craftsmanship**
- Stress "meticulously crafted" approach
- Demonstrate "painstaking attention"
- Appear as countless hours of labor
**Professional Execution**
- Museum or magazine quality output
- Gallery-worthy artifacts
- Professional formatting standards
## Output Specifications
### PNG Format
- High resolution (minimum 300 DPI for print)
- Transparent background where appropriate
- Optimized for intended display size
### PDF Format
- Vector elements where possible
- Embedded fonts
- Print-ready specifications
- Single page composition
## Workflow
1. **Receive concept/theme** from user
2. **Develop design philosophy** as markdown document
3. **Create visual expression** as PNG or PDF
4. **Refine based on feedback**
5. **Deliver final artifacts**
## File Organization
```
design-project/
├── CLAUDE.md
├── philosophy/
│ └── design-philosophy.md
└── output/
├── canvas-design.png
└── canvas-design.pdf
```
README.md
What This Does
Create museum-quality visual designs that communicate through form, space, color, and composition rather than text. Follow a two-step process: develop a design philosophy, then express it as a polished visual artifact.
Quick Start
Step 1: Create a Design Project
mkdir -p ~/Projects/canvas-design
Step 2: Download the Template
Click Download above, then:
mv ~/Downloads/CLAUDE.md ~/Projects/canvas-design/
Step 3: Start Designing
cd ~/Projects/canvas-design
claude
Then say: "Create a visual design inspired by [concept/theme]"
Two-Step Process
| Step | Output | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Design Philosophy | .md file |
Define aesthetic movement |
| 2. Canvas Expression | .pdf or .png |
Visual manifestation |
Core Principles
Information Lives in Design
- Communicate through visual elements
- Minimize text—make it visual-first
- Each element serves a purpose
Museum-Quality Craftsmanship
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Professional execution
- Nothing overlaps inappropriately
- Proper margins and spacing
Subtle Conceptual Depth
- Embed sophisticated references
- Knowledgeable viewers recognize themes
- Others experience beautiful abstraction
Example Prompts
- "Design a visual philosophy inspired by Japanese minimalism"
- "Create a canvas expressing the concept of emergence"
- "Develop a design philosophy around industrial brutalism"
- "Generate a magazine-quality visual for tech innovation"
Output Formats
| Format | Best For |
|---|---|
| PNG | Digital display, web, presentations |
| Print, portfolios, archival |
Quality Guidelines
- Avoid redundancy: Each design aspect mentioned once
- Emphasize craftsmanship: Stress meticulous attention
- Leave creative space: Allow interpretive choices
- Text as visual element: Sparse, essential, integrated
- Flawless formatting: Professional gallery-worthy output
Tips
- Start with philosophy: The concept drives the design
- Think visually first: Words support, not dominate
- Reference subtly: Embed meaning for those who recognize it
- Iterate carefully: Refinement creates quality